The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17)
€ 20,300

€ 22,500

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 18.2 cm shorter, 1.3 cm wider and 3.6 cm taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
1486
1808
2021
1450
1795
2053
1808 mm
Width
1795 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2053 mm
1486 mm
Height
1450 mm
2537
4278
2700
4460
4278 mm
Length
4460 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
1342 kg
Kerb Weight
1300 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1815 kg

Weight Difference:
42 kg
3.13 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
16
Generation
BM
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
163 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
163 bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
210 NM
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
▶ REPLAY
12.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.98 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
12.9 kg/bhp
7.98 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
47 mpg
city
38 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
670 mi
Range
546 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
546 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Environmental Impact
96.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
109.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
448 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
364 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1263 L